CVE-2006-4416

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the mkvg command in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the path to point to a malicious (1) chdev, (2) mkboot, (3) varyonvg, or (4) varyoffvg program.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 23.8%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 28, 2006

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (24)

cve@mitreftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/README
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/21620
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/22106
cve@mitrehttp://securitytracker.com/id?1016920
cve@mitrehttp://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY88699
cve@mitrehttp://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY88722
cve@mitrehttp://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IY88737
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19708
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20197
cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3389
cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3770
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29165
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108ftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/README
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/21620
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/22106

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2006-4416?

CVE-2006-4416 is a none vulnerability published on August 28, 2006. Untrusted search path vulnerability in the mkvg command in IBM AIX 5.2 and 5.3 allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the path to point to a malicious (1) chdev, (2) mkboot, (3) varyonvg, or (4) varyoffvg program.

When was CVE-2006-4416 disclosed?

CVE-2006-4416 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 28, 2006, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2006-4416 actively exploited?

CVE-2006-4416 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 23.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2006-4416?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2006-4416, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2006-4416

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